Rhonda R. Hazen

Rhonda R. Hazen

4.7
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 33 years

Child custody Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Education ... +2 more

1 S Pinckney St Ste 410, Po Box 927, Madison, WI

About Rhonda

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 295-305 per hour


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 29 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 33 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Boardman & Clark LLP

1 S Pinckney St Ste 410, Po Box 927, Madison, WI, 53703-4256

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Rhonda R. Hazen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ok in general.

If you need an attorney that is knowledgeable about the process and can walk you through it, she's fine. If you want someone to fight for you and negotiate the best deal, look elsewhere. I'll never forget how overwhelmed I was when i got blindsided with divorce by my cheating spouse after 20 years ...of marriage. Rhonda helped understand the process, but suggested I take the first offer I got from my Ex's attorney and said it wasn't actually too bad. Getting her to fight for a better deal was like pushing a string up hill. It's now 6 years later and I'm almost done getting screwed by the family courts. Make sure to fight as hard as you can to get the final agreement you want or it will haunt you until the end on things like bonus money that you didn't anticipate being received years later.

Posted by Rob | February 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very pleased with the service!

Rhonda has represented me for quit some time in my family court battles. She is honest, detailed, compassionate and worked to minimize costs. I appreciate her and her team for the commitment of representation! Would highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Rhonda Did a Great Job on my Case!!

I recently ended a long-term marriage and -in so doing- found myself slowly being pulled towards a contested divorce trial. My ex-spouse and I found difficulties in reaching a compromise and she was in no hurry to move the divorce forward. Further, I had little knowledge of the divorce laws, the le...gal processes of divorce or the court system in general as this was my first exposure to a trial. I was really out of my comfort zone in such matters. I came to Rhonda not only for her AAML certification and extensive divorce experience but, in researching her background further, I found that she had a good record for moving cases forward. Her and her team did an absolutely outstanding job. They moved my case forward -and to its completion- expediently and with a good outcome. Further, they dealt with me with patience, understanding and great communication so that I came to a comfort level as the case progressed. Divorce is clearly difficult and challenging for a number of reasons. I am very grateful that Rhonda was so adept at dealing with the legal aspects of my divorce so that I was able to deal with the other challenges that came with this process.

Posted by anonymous | January 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review for Attorney Rhonda Hazen

Attorney Hazen is highly professional, very knowledgeable about divorce law and I feel she always had my best interests at heart. I hired Attorney Hazen to help me during my post-divorce period. Attorney Hazen helped me deal with a custody battle. Sometimes it's difficult to know how knowledgeable ...an attorney is, unless you see your attorney in action. I had many opportunities to witness Attorney Hazen's knowledge, when she successfully argued my case in front of the judge. I highly recommend Attorney Haze for divorce and custody issues.

Posted by Tony | December 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A lawyer with a true human touch

Rhonda amazed me from our first meeting, because I could tell she was actually listening and remembering what I was saying...And believe me, it was a quite complicated story. A couple of meetings later, she'd remember well even the smallest details I'd told her. Besides, she showed great knowledg...e of the current laws and regulations and represented me in a very calm, courteous but firm, and professional attitude in Court. I'm really glad I hired her to represent me in a very complicated case of a minor's placement. Rhonda helped me to reach a decent settlement after I was literally cheated due to an original agreement written abroad and meant to be provisional until my ex wife and I would move to Wisconsin. T.M. Waunakee, WI

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Rhonda R. Hazen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Oettinger

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ronda and I were coworkers for seven years at Boardman & Clark LLP, and we served as co-counsel on difficult, litigated divorces. Rhonda is a thoughtful, compassionate attorney with a great sense of humor, which helps tremendously in the sometimes stressful area of family law. She is equally at home in the Collaborative Divorce setting and in the courtroom."

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Ashley Richter

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Rhonda as co-counsel on a difficult divorce case and had her as opposing counsel. I find Rhonda to be a consummate professional. She provides cost-effective strategic plans and compassionate advocacy."

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David Kowalski

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Rhonda is an excellent advocate. I have worked many family cases with her as opposing counsel. She is always highly prepared and effective in court. She also works with her clients to settle disputes when that is in their best interests. Rhonda is highly respected and a strong advocate. I recommend her, without hesitation, for any family law case."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

N/A

Pro Bono Award, Dane County Bar Association

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Partner, Boardman & Clark LLP

2007 - 2011

Municipal Judge, Village of Barneveld

1992 - 1996

Attorney, Holme Roberts & Owen

1992 - 1993

Judicial Law Clerk, Colorado Supreme Court

Associations

2015 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

Collaborative Family Law Counsil of Wisconsin

Regional Committee Chair Dane County

Sample of Legal Cases

Staples v Staples

The court ordered that the children be returned to Wisconsin

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Education

1992

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Southern Colorado

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Boardman & Clark 15th Annual School Law Seminar

Wisconsin School Districts and Family Courts

Publications

2015

Boardman & Clark 15th Annual School Law Seminar Wisconsin School Districts and Family Courts

Languages

English

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